Simon X.B. Zhao specializes in urban, regional, and global studies, focusing on geopolitical and economic development, spatial transformation, and IFCs. He has published over 150 papers in SSCI/SCI/CSSCI journals and three books. An editorial board member for four international journals, Zhao served on the HKSAR Government’s Central Policy Unit (Pan-PRD Panel), led major research projects, and provided consultancy to Chinese governments and private sectors.
Yan Bo conducts research spanning modern Chinese, Southeast Asian, and post-war U.S. history, and the global 1960s.
Neo Ying Ming Chan, MA in China Development Studies (University of Hong Kong), is a senior research assistant at HKU’s Department of Law. His research covers financial geography, international trade, and industrial development. Published in Journal of Contemporary China and Geoforum, Chan contributes to government-funded and industry research projects.
